Paraben Free
Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors–yikes! If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.
Phthalate Free
Phthalates are found in toys, electronics, personal care products, plastic wraps, containers, and more. These petroleum based chemicals help soften plastics, and bind fragrances to perfumes, deodorants, creams, and other personal care products. Phthalates are are not chemically bound, meaning they can easily get released into the air, water, or your body, just by using the products as intended. Phthalates have been found to disrupt the endocrine system, which can cause reproductive damage, hormonal imbalances, infertility, mood changes, metabolism changes, and more.
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Sustainable Lifestyle
This product helps promote a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether it encourages re-use and the movement away from disposable products, or it promotes sustainable actions like recycling and composting, this product can help you lower your environmental footprint.
Vegan
This product does not contain any animal products or byproducts, and has not been tested on animals.
Switch from plastic-packaged laundry products with the Fresh Linen Laundry Detergent Strips from Tru Earth! Made with plastic free packaging, this eco-friendly laundry strip is readily biodegradable and free from harsh chemicals like parabens or phosphates. It packs ultra-concentrated, eco-friendly cleaning power into a tiny, pre-measured strip of detergent that you just toss in the wash – making laundry simple! Plus, it's vegan, certified hypoallergenic, and great for sensitive skin.
Lillian Lee (verified owner) –
this product seems to work well. it’s a great ecofriendly alternative. it’s a little expensive, but saving the planet from plastic is worth it. I wish the scent was a little stronger, but my husband prefers the more subtle scent.
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Jackie (verified owner) –
My clothes feel clean, smell clean, and it is super easy to use.
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jennarob27 (verified owner) –
I’ve loved these for a while now, but my apartment doesn’t have a washer/dryer this year. I’m really grateful I only need to bring these tiny strips along to do laundry, rather than an entire jug of detergent!
I do recommend ripping them into smaller pieces before putting them into the washer, they dissolve a little better that way.
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AB –
Will this product work well with hard to very hard water?
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EarthHero –
Hi AB! For hard water, we love Dirty Labs liquid detergent. Due to the chemical makeup of the detergent, it’ll help keep your clothes softer while washing in hard water – no matter the temperature!
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basically_a_plant (verified owner) –
I was using Dropps before this and I found that the “plastic” coating wouldn’t always dissolve completely.
These strips are my new fave and I don’t think I’ll ever go back!
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Daniel Cohen –
These even knock out my smelly gym clothes odor 👍🏼🤓
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juliasamii (verified owner) –
I’m obsessed with this detergent!! SO easy to use, makes my clothes smell good without heavy scents/reactions, and it saves SO much space in my laundry room. If you haven’t tried these and are looking for an alternative, I HIGHLY recommend!
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crouchconnie (verified owner) –
Love the ease of use and storage. Does a wonderful job. Don’t miss hauling jugs from the store. My new detergent.
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Kasey (verified owner) –
This is my first plastic container free product I’ve used so I don’t have others to compare it to. But it does a great job cleaning our clothes. My husband said he doesn’t even notice a difference from our previous soap. I do take the additional time when I first put the soap sheet in the water to let it dissolve fully and stir it around before I put clothes in the wash. This keeps it from getting stuck in chunks to any clothing, which I noticed the first couple of loads. But so worth it knowing I’m reducing my plastic footprint on the planet.
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twins1and2 (verified owner) –
I’m working very hard at switching to eco friendly everything. This was one of the first items I tried in place of my regular liquid detergent. I’m so pleased! I love the scent. It doesn’t leave much of a smell on the clothing (but that’s not a big deal). I find that they last me a couple of months and I love that they’re environmentally friendly!
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allisonrieck (verified owner) –
Our favorite for eco friendly laundry options. Consistently bought for our household
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mendozadestiny0 (verified owner) –
These work pretty well, there was a stain it didn’t completely get out but it seemed to clean everything good. I used these in a front loader washer and put them in the detergent compartment, and it worked out fine.
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Kathleen Murphy –
I really like this product, but now I am reading that these strip products still have micro plastics and are not entirely biodegradable, adding to micro-plastic, fiber pollution.
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EarthHero –
Hi Kathleen! We are so glad to hear that you are looking for an eco-friendly laundry detergent option. We love these detergent strips as a lightweight and easy option! PVA is considered biodegradable and passes OECD 301 testing, ensuring it is water-soluble and can be treated by water treatment plants and septic/greywater systems. If you have any additional questions, or if we can help find a great detergent option for you, we are here to help at support@earthhero.com 😀
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Leona (verified owner) –
I bought these for my boyfriend to try. I was nervous at first (he is pretty specific about his laundry soap), but has been using it with ease. We have a front loader and putting it in the dispenser hasn’t been an issue at all. I use soap berries, and I have been using these sheets when I don’t want to boil my berries to make a soap.
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sarahbean1124 (verified owner) –
These little strips sure do work. They tend to have a harder time getting out deep-set dirt, but that’s certainly not a deal breaker when I can quickly go over the areas with a stain stick, and that takes care of it. Perfect for everyday laundry. I do love the smell but it doesn’t seem to stick around after the load is finished, which may be a positive for anyone who doesn’t want the smell to compete with a perfume or whatnot.
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Jessica (verified owner) –
Does well cleaning our laundry, even with blowout diapers. Our front load washer does have a hard time dissolving them sometimes and there is a residue left behind in the soap dispenser.
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pandora corey (verified owner) –
true earth laundry strips are fantastic–They do the job as well or better than previous detergents i’ve used and are kinder to our planet
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Carly (verified owner) –
I LOVE the True Earth Laundry Strips. They store easily, smell great, and clean well! My husband hasn’t realized that I switched yet (like he has in the past with other zero waste detergents). I love that I can rest easy knowing I’m cleaning my laundry with a lower impact. I will absolutely be using these again and again.
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Crystal (verified owner) –
Very impressed with quality of product. Smells great. It cuts down so much on plastic usage, what’s not to love?? A++
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nickygooch02 (verified owner) –
Love this detergent. Have been using it for nearly a year and it’s great!
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vvlancer (verified owner) –
I’m sensitive to some scents but this is just perfect! It leaves a fresh scent but isn’t overwhelming like a lot of traditional detergents can be.
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Karen Ann Robertson-Kidd (verified owner) –
I’m very impressed with this project. It gets even my dirtiest laundry clean as does Tide or other similarly priced package-heavy detergent but is much easier on the arms and takes up little room on my laundry room shelf. Unlike other detergents, I don’t unintentionally use too much detergent as the perforated sheets measure out just the right amount. It’s certainly good for the environment, too, but it loses nothing as a practical product. I do wish Safeway and other stores would carry them but I’m happy enough to have them delivered by Earth Hero, too.
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lyssdemott (verified owner) –
Love these! I bought the fresh linen ones for my parents, and I use the unscented version that I can buy at my local zero-waste store. They are the best! No mess, no plastic, lightweight, and they get the job done!
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coleensherman (verified owner) –
I bought the Tru Earth laundry detergent strips, because I was fascinated by the idea of detergent strips, and they seemed practical. I’ve used the strips a few times, but I’m still a little worried that the product isn’t properly cleaning my laundry. The strips do sud up a little in the washing machine, but I’m still skeptical on the cleaning strength. Despite that, they haven’t ruined any clothes, and there’s never been a bad smell.
I tested one strip again today on a small load of laundry. The clothes felt okay and had a slight fresh linen smell. I still have a lot of laundry strips, so I’ll continue to use them, but maybe just for things like kitchen towels.
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wardt0119 (verified owner) –
These seem to work just the same as other laundry detergent, but I love that they are zero waste and take up no room!!
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amena.saya727 (verified owner) –
I was wondering how well these will work. I am trying to get my husband to switch to something more sustainable and these did the trick:)
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jscottdartlist (verified owner) –
My laundry came out smelling fresh! I like how small the package of laundry strips are, it takes up almost no room in my laundry closet.
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annabellaberger21 (verified owner) –
I do my laundry at the laundromat and these strips are SO much easier to bring along than bulky detergent bottles. They also smell fantastic and my clothes come out clean and soft. All around a great eco friendly alternative to traditional plastic packaged detergant.
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kacieross (verified owner) –
These work fantastic on my husbands work clothes and the dog beds, even though I wasn’t expecting much. This will be our new normal to buy!
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ambercasal (verified owner) –
I was so excited to see these get added to Earth Hero! I’ve been using these for a while, and they work fantastic! They have such a pleasant smell and clean everything super well, even the super tough loads.
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amberconway14 (verified owner) –
Love these so much! I get so excited every time I go to put a strip in the wash as it’s so fun to rip in half and so much easier than traditional large jugs of laundry detergent. They also work really well compared to the normal laundry detergents.
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karenchavezg (verified owner) –
The entire initiative and thought behind this brand is amazing, I’m so happy to have tried this and very pleased with results. Game changer!
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Barb (verified owner) –
Works really well and is so easy to use. The scent is light – not too strong at all – and does linger when line dried. I have used 2 pieces for some larger or more soiled loads but have been pleased with the results. I really like the small packaging, too.
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Claire Watts (verified owner) –
This product smells really lovely. We transferred the strips to a jar because we live in a very high humidity area and didn’t want moisture to slowly dissolve the product. We decided to keep the empty packaging as a drawer freshener though because it smells so nice. The product dissolved well in the wash and my clothes smelled great and felt very clean after use. It is an amazingly compact and lightweight product.
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Renee (verified owner) –
I’ve only experienced one time it failed to dissolve. I’m even second guessing myself if I actually washed that load. I washed it again just to make sure and it dissolved the second time so it could have been me lol
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FRANCES L PIERCE (verified owner) –
It’s a wonderful product, dissolves very quickly, and is lightweight which is so important to me as I get older.
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Beth Klein (verified owner) –
Dissolves quickly, works great, linen scent is a bit too strong and unnatural smelling. Will get unscented next time.
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pinkmea1 (verified owner) –
Love that this comes in plastic free packaging! Definitely feels like it washes my clothes well.
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Kathy D. (verified owner) –
And will definitely buy this product again! These really work! For dirtier or larger loads, use 2 strips vs. 1.
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alu2002 (verified owner) –
I love everything about these laundry strips… not only are they much better for my family and the environment, they’re easy to use, easy and compact to store AND they work. Very happy and will buy again.
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Cara (verified owner) –
I LOVE THIS! I’ve been using a powder detergent that I’ve been happy with until we moved. I don’t know if it’s the top-loading washer or the hard water, but it’s leaving white dusty patches on our clothes no matter how hot the water is. Enter – this magical product. It works well regardless of the water’s temperature. It’s such a relief to no longer have clothes exit the wash looking dirtier than before washing them! I don’t know how they did it, but I’m glad they did. Also love the lack of storage space and even the classic “fresh laundry” smell they add to my laundry room.
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Briana (verified owner) –
I have been searching for plastic free alternatives for about a year. I’ve tried soap nuts, refillable laundry detergent, making my own, and then I tried these!!
I would never go back! I’ve tried scent free and with scent and it works great!
Sometime if I pack the washer with too many clothes the strip does kind of melt onto a piece of clothing but it easily washes away in a second wash. TIP: don’t pack your washer with too much clothes and if you do just rip the strip into smaller pieces.
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Amy (verified owner) –
This is a really great product! I love how this is easy to store, use and use in smaller loads. The only one issue that I have with this is that I have noticed that whatever piece of clothing the strip lands on that tends to get smothered in detergent and (if it’s a small thing like a sock) you may have to wash it again before it’s wearable. But that is such a tiny issue and has only happened once for me. I do still love this product and will be getting it again.
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Charlene Victory –
Before I purchase some are these okay for front loaders…”he?”
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EarthHero –
Hi Charlene! These detergent strips are safe to use with HE washing machines and front-loading machines 🙂
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madisoe (verified owner) –
My first purchase from Earth Hero and I love these strips! No more lugging around a heavy jug to offsite laundry mats. Will be buying again!
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Lindsay (verified owner) –
Hello, can you please tell me if this product is Septic safe? I’m trying to get some to try it and their only requirement is that it is septic safe so I don’t want to give them an answer until I find out for sure.
Thank you!
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EarthHero –
Hi Lindsay, these strips are safe for septic systems! 🙂
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ceciliarmendoza (verified owner) –
I wanted to find a sustainable laundry detergent but didn’t want to make the switch to Eco Nuts, so I got this instead. It works fantastic and my clothes come out clean and smelling fresh. Plus, it help get my family to make the switch to a sustaible laundry detergent! I highly reccomend.
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cdcharles95 –
Most conventional detergents are enzymatic. Does this contain enzymes?
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EarthHero –
Hi there! The Fresh Linen and Fragrance-Free Detergent Strips do contain enzymes, but the Baby Detergent Strips by Tru Earth do not. Thank you for asking!
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annabelle6090 (verified owner) –
I really liked these! Extremely compact and easy to use, and my laundry is clean.
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hannahrc15 (verified owner) –
These are just as good as tide pods, minus the waste!
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vegangirl1982 (verified owner) –
I was skeptical that these tiny sheets would work but they do! My laundry is clean! I think it would be nice for the scent to actually transfer to the clothes but that is a personal preference and a lot of people I know would prefer not to have scents on clothes so that’s just me lol! But the scent before you throw it in is very pleasant. Clothes were cleaned so can’t complain!
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Kyle Lear –
I use the eco nuts, but I have a family member who purchased these. I used a few and they are so small (in a good way) but pack a big punch! I think I might switch over! PS works wonderfully for people with very sensitive skin!
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